While routine IFR flying can lead to skill atrophy, pilots are responsible for performing any IFR task or procedure, even those less commonly used. Key less-practiced IFR skills include flying ...
Flight plans come in two flavors: VFR and IFR. GPS units carry one of two designations: VFR or IFR. Weather is either VFR or IFR. While VFR and IFR appear to be black and white concepts, there is one ...
Just because the skies are blue doesn’t mean you should file VFR. Flying IFR on a nice day gives you more structure, better ATC coverage, and increased safety—especially in unfamiliar airspace. This ...
On this flight to Los Angeles, I am flying under IFR and sharing how different it feels compared with a relaxed VFR cruise.